Diplomatic and Government Officials

Overview

G-1 through G-4 visas may be issued to diplomats and other government officials for official travel to the United States. Generally, the type of visa required by a diplomat or other government official depends upon their purpose of travel to the United States. There are very specific requirements which must be met by applicants in order to qualify for A, G or NATO visas under U.S. immigration law.

Applications for G-1 through G-4 visas may be submitted by courier to the U.S. Embassy from accredited diplomatic missions in Bahrain. A diplomatic note must accompany G-1 through G-4 visa applications.

Applications for G-1 through G-4 visas may be submitted directly to the U.S. Embassy. All G-1 through G-4 visa applications must be accompanied by a diplomatic note or, for international organizations, an official letter requesting the issuance of a G visa. Do not pay an MRV visa application fee through this site, as it will not be refunded.

A-3 or G-5 visa applicants (attendants, domestic or personal employees of persons in A-1 through A-2 or G-1 through G-4 visa status) must schedule an appointment through this site as they require a personal interview with a consular officer and electronic collection of fingerprints. They cannot submit their applications through the procedures for diplomatic and government officials described here. They do not require payment of a visa application fee.

More Information

For more information, please visit this web page or consult with your government or agency's administrative office responsible for visa issues.

You can visit the Department of State website for additional information about qualifying for Diplomatic and Official visas and for more specific information about A visas and G visas.

The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Consular Affairs website and Consular Post websites are the definitive sources of visa information. Should there be discrepancies in content, the Consular Affairs website and Consular Post websites take precedence.